Sideshow attractions at the CNE

Toronto, ON
August 1, 1904

By Alexander Galbraith / The Galbraith Collection

Visitors stroll through the midway at the Canadian National Exhibition in 1904. Young and old can enjoy many attractions, including sideshows such as "Cora Beckwith, Champion Lady Swimmer of the World" which charges an additional 10 cents for admission.

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4 million CNE visitors if not for TTC strike

Toronto, ON
September 2, 1974

By Dennis Robinson

Aerial view of the Canadian National Exhibition Midway looking west towards the Grandstand. There is considerable room for manoeuvring on the midway today due to the effects of the transit strike. Usually, the area is jammed with people on the final day of the fair.

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